Just thought I would sat hello. Been lurking for a while but never joined. I have 1975 XS650B that my dad bought brand new. It is all original. 25,000 miles. And I will always keep it that way. Has factory rear rack with topcase and factory crash bar. Runs great and looks almost like it just came off the showroom floor. Has a few little cosmetic flaws i'm gonna fix. The bare AL on the wheels needs rebuffed. I need to find some direct bolt on pipes as the ones that are on it are dinged up. The originals rotted out around the bracket. Guy we got them from sent pics of flawless original pipes. Little upset about that deal. My dad cant ride anymore due to losing his leg from a infection. So I ride it alot now to keep it going. Great website with a bunch of good info. I have always used Mikes XS for parts. Here is a recent pic with my 2 year old on it. I have the same pic when I was 2 that my dad took. Keeping with the trend. Anyway just saying hello and will visit more often now that i joined.
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richardthemotorcycle1
XS650 Guru
Any other local Mi guys with XS bikes? Would be cool to meet sometime when the weather gets better next year.Im not having any luck on finding OE pipes. And I hate to put aftermarket on it also. If I could find some direct fit aftermarkets that look and sound the same or better id do that. But im all about keeping this one as original as possible. Love cafe bikes but not into hacking a classic that has never been messed with. Im looking to just make it a better driver without hacking it up. Looking into ignition and electrical upgrades right now but not sure on what direction to go. Looks like I put this tread in the wrong place. My bad. Im a newb... Mods please move if needed.
richardthemotorcycle1
XS650 Guru
Have to tried MikesXS, they have the parts for the XS650'S. I see you did already, (sorry)
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chopit25
XS650 Addict
Well, There's one bike show I never miss, The Vintage Bike show at the Gilmore Car Museum (http://gilmorecarmuseum.org/). I've shown the last two years. One of these years I'll make it to All Clubs day in Stockbridge.
Occasionally I meet up with these guys http://www.vintagericeburners.com/. The guy who runs the group has a cool 79 special street tracker.
